The First Tarawih Prayer At The Al Wayur Grand Mosque In Bandung Is Not Too Full

Muslims take part in the first tarawih prayer at the Grand Mosque of Al Jabbar, Bandung City, West Java, Wednesday (22/3/2023). (Between/Good Ahmad Rizaldi)

JAKARTA - A number of Muslims from various regions attended tarawih prayers on 1 Ramadan 1444 Hijriah at the Alkohr Grand Mosque, Bandung City, West Java, after the mosque was reopened to the public, Wednesday.

Secretary of the Prosperity Council of the Grand Mosque of Alkohr, Dedi Supandi, said that his party had previously prepared imams and lecturers for tarawih at the Alkohr Grand Mosque.

"I don't think it's crowded, but in the first stage, it's okay for the community if they want to tarawih," said Dedi, as quoted by Antara.

In addition, he said that his party had also prepared officers to regulate people who wanted to attend tarawih prayers, including preparing security.

"We are assisted by the TNI for security, including preparing sandals for the community," he said.

In the first tarawih prayer, the Grand Mosque of Al Jabbar did not appear to be too full. However, it is estimated that there are hundreds of Muslims who take part in the first tarawih prayer at the mosque owned by the West Java Provincial Government.

Meanwhile, a resident from the Ciater area, Subang Regency, Ai Nurlela, admitted that he deliberately visited the Grand Mosque of Al Jabbar to take part in the first tarawih prayer.

He had also planned for a long time to visit the Al Jabbar Mosque. Ai admitted that she visited her family.

"Departing from the house after sunset, it arrived here at around 19.30 WIB, when the tarawih started," said Ai.

During the visit, Ai did not expect that the Alkohr Mosque would be quieter than usual. He also admitted that he did not know that the mosque was closed and reopened on this 1 Ramadan.

"From home, I really intend to come here, with my family, I really want to see the Al Jabbar building," he said.